The Great Miami River at Miamitown
crested at 26.7 feet on January 5, 2004, which was categorized as
moderate flooding. As seen here, moderate flooding of a river
results in some inundation of structures and roads near streams, and may
require some evacuations of people and transfer of property to
higher ground.

This was the
second-highest crest on record at Miamitown (the highest was 33.4 feet on January 29,
1959).

Safety Note:Road closure signs and barricades are put up for your protection.
Never drive around a road closed sign - turn around and go
another way! Half of all flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
It only takes 2 feet of water to cause a vehicle to float, which puts you
in significant risk of being taken off the road and flipping or sinking.
Do not try to judge the depth of the water. Even if you are
familiar with the flooded road, water may have caused the road bed to erode,
and the depth may be greater than you think it is. Flood waters
may also leave dangerous debris in the roadway.